5 Possible Reasons your Breath Smells Bad

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Jonesborough, Jefferson City, and Greeneville, TN Bad breath (also called halitosis) is an embarrassing problem that can make people feel isolated and self-conscious — that is, if they even realize they have it. Sometimes, bad breath is a temporary issue, such as after coffee or an especially pungent meal. Other …

Struggling to Lose Weight? Your Teeth Could be the Problem

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Erwin, Jonesborough and Greeneville, TN When we have patients who eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and exercise regularly but complain that they still can’t seem to shed unwanted pounds, they’re often surprised to learn of the correlation between oral health and overall health, including a person’s ability to lose weight. …

How can Cosmetic Dentistry Correct an Overbite?

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Erwin, Jonesborough and Greeneville, TN An overbite is a common dental condition in which the upper teeth protrude over the lower teeth more than what is considered normal. Most people have a slight overbite, which is normal and healthy. A more severe overbite, however, is considered a bad bite (malocclusion) …

How long should a Dental Crown Last?

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Erwin, Jonesborough and Greeneville, TN A dental crown is a cap placed over a tooth for one of several reasons but primarily to protect a damaged or weak tooth. Crowns are most well-known for being used in root canals and to top dental implants and attach bridges. The cost of …

Sleep Apnea Treatments that don’t Require a CPAP

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Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN When most people think of sleep apnea treatment, they envision wearing a face mask hooked to a noisy and cumbersome machine at night. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the standard way to treat sleep apnea, but a patient’s reluctance …

Sleep Better Tonight with these Tips from your Erwin Dentist

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Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Are you a person who consistently struggles to fall asleep or to stay asleep at night no matter what you try? We all should be aware by now how important sleep is to our overall physical and mental health. Studies show that …